Tyler J. Schumacher

Tyler J. Schumacher, 34, of Albion and Middleport, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Born June 25, 1992 in Lockport, he was a son of Heidi A. Schumacher and Jeffrey A. Gay. Tyler was a graduate of Albion High School, Class of 2010. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from SUNY New Paltz. He was a proud member of the Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity, Alpha Gamma Chapter. Tyler had a successful career as a coder for various financial organizations. He lived and worked in New York City for many years until moving back to Western New York in recent years. A bright intelligent individual, Tyler was an avid reader. He was a diehard fan of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Tyler was a devoted and loving dog-dad to his beloved dog, Revy.

Survivors include his mother, Heidi (Joseph) Dellario of Middleport; father, Jeffrey Gay of Middleport; step-siblings, Brandon Dellario, Spencer and Kayleigh Ferra; step-niece, Brae Lynne DiLorenzo; maternal grandparents, Sunnelou Conley and Allan Schumacher; paternal grandfather, Allan (Susan) Gay; aunts and uncles, Eric (Rebecca) Schumacher, Erin Schumacher, Tamara (Matthew) Stern, Stephen (Jessica) Conley, Catherine (Jon) Poole and Kathryn (Danny) Lacefield; several cousins; and all of his beloved Kappa Delta Phi brothers.

Tyler was predeceased by his stepmother, Debra Gay; paternal grandmother, Marcylou Gay; maternal step-grandfather, Michael Conley; and uncle, Brent Gay.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Middleport Vol. Fire Hall, 28 Main St., Middleport, NY 14105, where his memorial service will begin at 1:30 p.m. 

Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina.